Adult Review: New York Actually

* Book 4 in the From Manhattan with Love series * 

While walking in the park with her beloved dalmatian, Molly meets Daniel. He's walking his borrowed dog in hopes of chatting her up.

They couldn't be more different. She writes a relationship advice blog and he's a divorce attorney. They chat about life. He asks her for a date, but she turns him down.

Finally he brings coffee to the park and starts breaking down her walls. Could their differences bring them together?

My Thoughts: I adore this series! And this one starts with a new set of siblings with a troubled past. I loved learning more about the twins. I can't wait to read their stories. 

I love the dogs in this book - they steal the book at times. I love the slow burn of the romance between Molly and Daniel. And how their pasts color their present views and their jobs. Another charming read from Sarah Morgan! I didn't want to put this book down. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: This series is perfect for public libraries! Highly recommended.

Adult Review: Redemption Bay

 * Haven Point Book 2*

McKenzie Shaw loves her town, she's desperately trying to make the economy. Especially after Ben Kilpatrick left years ago and destroyed the once booming town.

Now he's back. And living next door to her.

McKenzie vows to be polite (after she yells at him for his past crimes) and then she learns that he's in a position to make the town soar to new heights. Sworn to secrecy, she has the town hopping to show him a welcoming community.

The more time she spends with him, the more she understands about his past and his reasons for escaping town the first time. Can she change his mind against the town without falling into her old crush. 

My Thoughts: I loved the first book in this series and of course gravitated towards this one. After a brief disappointment (I thought this was another Christmas story because of the lights on the boats), I fell quickly for this read.

I loved learning more about the town and it's history. I liked seeing characters from the previous books. I loved learning more about Ben (especially after so many comments in the first book, I wondered how he was going to become a likable character -but he really is!)

I love that McKenzie is the town mayor. I admire her patience with everyone giving her comments. I loved watching her in action from pulling together the festivals to dealing with the crisis. 

I loved the two dogs that formed an attachment. 

Haven Point sounds like a magical place: filled with great people, a sense of community, good friends, and of course romance. I just wonder how their library is :)

I can't  wait to read more in this series.

Cover Thoughts: A little misleading, but gorgeous!
Source: BEA 2015 - signed copy!

Final Thoughts: Read this series for the small town charm, the friendships, and of course the romance. 

Series Love: Calamity Janes

Five best friends have their own lives, their own problems, and their own heartache. But they all come back for their ten year high school reunion. So much has changed, but what hasn't changed is the bond of friendship between them. 

Cassie's still heartbroken from the last time she gave away her heart. Now her son's asking questions she doesn't want to answer and more importantly she doesn't want to run into his father. How will she explain the last 10 years of her life to him?

Karen and her husband own a ranch that's struggling financially. When a tragedy changes everything = Karen must decide what to do next.

Gina and her business partner own an flourishing restaurant in NYC - until he leaves with all their combined money. People are looking to her for answers, but Gina has no idea what to tell them. She especially doesn't know what to tell the lawyer that won't let her out of his sight. 

Emma's busy being the best lawyer in Denver, but she's too busy to enjoy her life. Her daughter doesn't love the long days. In fact, she'd be happier in Emma would consider moving back home. With a huge court case at home, Emma starts thinking coming home might not be a bad idea.

Lauren never thought her Hollywood life would last. Now after two divorces and several hit movies, she realizes  that something's missing. After returning home for her reunion, she's thinking seriously about moving back. She stays at ranch, helping with a spooked horse. Is she really ready to give up the spotlight?

My Thoughts: Great friendships, fantastic romances, banter and meddling, strong women, small town charm - what's not to love about this series?

Covers: Picturesque - these are the newly repackaged covers

Source: My Library

Holiday Review Thursday: Heart of Christmas

* Book 7 in the Whiskey Creek series * 

Eve had her heart broken and recently all her friends have found their happily ever afters. Now as she's turning 35, Eve's starting to feel depressed.

On her birthday, her friends are busy, so she decides to go to a bar for her own celebration. There she meets a stranger. When she wakes up the next morning, she discovers that she's not alone.

He's just traveling through the area and isn't interested in sharing details. The more Eve sees him, the more curious she gets.  Can she find her own happy evening or will she end up looking outside Whiskey Creek?

My Thoughts: I love this series and I'm happy to be reading about Eve - she's had a hard couple of years. I liked learning more about the B and B and especially more about the ghost who haunts it. I liked the moments between Ted and Eve and how they're working on their friendship after what happened. I liked Rex and how Eve learns more about this past. I like how she attempts to take care of him. I love how this town supports each other and leans on each other. I think Baxter needs a book soon. A great addition to the series and a book that shows the true meaning of Christmas. 

Cover Thoughts: Love it - but it doesn't exactly match the book

Source: ARC sent for review 

SummerTime Book Review: Chasing Perfect

Books perfect for the beach or to read by the pool

Last year I read the Christmas book Christmas on 4th Street and I wanted to read the series from the beginning. So I started them over the summer.

Charity Jones just accepted a new position of City Planner in Fool's Gold, moving to take the job after a bad break-up. She's surprised to learn that the town has a serious lack of eligible single men and that one of her jobs will be to attract new businesses to the area.

In the first meeting to secure a new project for the town, her meeting is hijacked by the town's Golden Boy. It seems everywhere she turns, someone's mentioning Josh Golden. He may be a former cycling champion who still has big dreams and an even bigger secret, but finding a man isn't on Charity's to-do list. Sometimes, life doesn't work out the way we want...

My Thoughts:  A great introduction to this quaint small town, I loved meeting characters along with Charity and learning the town secrets. I liked the girls night and how quickly gossip spreads. I liked learning more about Josh and his past - especially his racing past. A fun romance that's perfect for summer reading and the start of a charming series that I can't wait to keep reading.

Cover Thoughts: Cute - I like the blend of colors
Source: My Library

SummerTime Adult Review: Suddenly Last Summer

Books perfect for the beach or to read by the pool

Elise loves her job and her life in Vermont, especially after Jackson saved her. She would do anything for the Snow Crystal resort - but staying away from Sean O'Neil might not be an option.

Sean O'Neil loves being a doctor. He's happy in Boston saving lives, but he's worried about his grandfather. Ever since his father died - the two of them haven't seen eye to eye. He's been avoiding his family and home. When his grandfather's health takes a turn for the worse, Sean finds himself returning home more and more - and it's not all bad.

My Thoughts: I adored the first book in the series, Sleigh Bells in the Snow and waited for this one ever since. I love hearing Elise talk about food and create food - even though it made my stomach growl. I love how she uses food to bring people closer together.  I love the family togetherness of the O'Neils - the banter, the loyalty, the friendship, and the drama. Snow Crystal resort seems liked the perfect place to spend a vacation - in any of the four seasons. As a Vermont girl, it made me long for home and the green mountains or to disappear down a dirt road for a while.

Cover Thoughts: Cute

Source: My Library

Adult Review: Home to Seaview Key

* Seaview Key Series #2 - Read my review for the 1st book *

Abby Miller returns home, a little shaken from her divorce and hoping to do some good in Seaview. She has a new project in mind - one that will bring jobs into the area and showcase what the island has to offer. Not everyone's on board with her idea, including the mayor. 

The first few days back, Abby stays hidden. Then she goes swimming and needs rescuing. An attractive ex-solider rescues her. He sparks something in her that she believed to be hidden forever.  

He's staying at Seaview Inn. Abby knows that her seclusion time has ended. The locals will know she's back. Abby also wouldn't mind befriending Hannah again. Their friendship fell apart not long after they left for college. Can they find themselves back on track?

My Thoughts: The perfect book to read during the cold winter months. I love the moments on the beach, where I wish I was right now. I like the start of the friendship again between Abby and Hannah - how it took some time, some care, and some great food to make it work. I liked seeing old friends from the first book, especially Jenny. I love her matchmaking ways. I really liked Seth. I felt horrible about his past. I love how Sherryl Woods (and others) are writing about veterans returning home and trying to recover from the war while figuring out their lives. 

Cover Thoughts: Perfect - don't you just want to curl up in that chair with a great book?
Source: My Library.